Many pop culture examples point to the external "breakovers" women engage in following a breakup. Is there really something to this? Can cutting our hair or buying a new outfit help us get to a place of being "over" an ex?
We’ve talked about sucking it up and being awesome. But what about letting go? Does letting go mean giving up? Why should you let go?
In all the years that we have been saying to clients, "Intentions equal results," this past couple weeks was the first time the concept of "setting intentions" really seemed to resonate with people. Instead of setting resolutions, sites like Facebook were ablaze with people setting their intentions for the year.
The end of a marriage. It only makes sense that it also can feel like the end of romance, intimacy and the kind of connection and companionship you've wanted-- even if your relationship was painful and disappointing. When divorce happens, it can seem to be the end of your chance for love. We know, this can be a big, huge and painful change. In many ways, divorce is the end...but not the kind of end you might think.
There is nothing like the first day of a new year. This is the time to begin a clean slate with which to create something new. It is the perfect occasion to take some time for reflection and introspection. It's time to let go of the past year and make a vision for the year ahead.
Do you listen? Do you hear the whisper? A sense. A knowing. A quiet nudge. In your heart. In your belly. In your bones. The whisper speaks. It’s different for every woman. Do you listen? It’s always there. Guiding you. It’s always there. Leading you. It’s always there. Do you listen?
There is no doubt about it, break ups are painful for all parties involved. Whether you plan to rip it off like a band-aid or plant the seed and treat it like a process, ending a relationship is no easy task. Often, the challenges facing the person initiating a break up are grossly underestimated. Friends and family are likely to be more supportive when their loved ones get "dumped," showing less empathy and concern when they cut the ties.
